Incident investigation·February 26, 2026

On 2/26/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Judy Laureano and Patsy Plancarte made an unannounced visit at the above mentioned facility for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection. LPAs were greeted by facility director Dane Rold, who provided a tour of the facility. LPAs toured 7 preschool classrooms and the outdoor space. LPAs observed 42 children and 6 staff members providing care and supervision. Present during the inspection was art specialist J. Pezzimenti and two floater teachers. LPAs are following up on a self-reported unusual incident report, LIC 624, that was received at the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office on 2/9/2026 regarding a cut a child sustained while playing in the art center. Per report, child was sitting at the outdoor center, coloring. Teacher noticed red on the side of child\342\200\231s face and marker in hard. S2 walked over to clean child up and saw that it was not paint but blood. Parents were notified and child received medical attention. LPAs observed the outdoor space, especially the art center area, and did not observed any hazardous items accessible to the children. LPAs reviewed \342\200\234ouch reports, Outdoor Supervision Map and staff files. Interviews with child and staff involved in the incident were completed. Based on information received today, no further action is needed. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided with a Notice of Site Visit.